Noun That camera is out of stock. Do you have any more light bulbs in stock? They carry a large stock of computer software. We built up an ample stock of food before the storm. She always seems to have a fresh stock of funny jokes. The value of his stocks has soared. Most of her money is invested in stocks. Do you own any stock? Verb Our store stocks only the finest goods. Do you stock this item? The bar is stocked with beer, wine and liquor. They stocked the shelves in the store with a variety of imported foods. Adjective Here are the stock patterns you can choose from. She gave a stock answer to the reporter's question. a dull narrative with stock characters That item is a stock model. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Not to mention, the combo cleaner previously went viral on TikTok and promptly went out of stock. Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022 This is basically saying, as a senior team, with the CEO and the board, what is going to double the value of this company, double the value of the stock, double our market cap, three to four years from now? Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 Politico reported that some of the tech parts that Russia seeks could still potentially be accessed easily and smuggled into Russia via unregulated online markets, but other products have long been out of stock globally. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 6 Sep. 2022 Each town would have been told to plan and zone for a certain number of affordable units, based on each town’s wealth, median income compared to other towns in the region, percentage of housing stock that’s multifamily housing, and the poverty rate.Hartford Courant, 30 Aug. 2022 Fiore Higgins was placed in a role in the division of the firm that arranged the lending of stock to hedge funds and other clients who wanted to sell it short. Sheelah Kolhatkar, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 In 2020, insiders—senior management and the board of directors—owned only 2.5% of AMC’s stock. Jason Zweig, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 Eight-five percent of his pay came from vesting of restricted stock.San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 Any appreciation of the stock after the date of death value would be considered long-term capital gains.Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2022
Verb
One way to be sure that all your meals are well-rounded is to stock your part of the dorm room with nutrient-dense foods that hit on all three of those all-important macros. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022 With temperatures rising and the July 4th holiday weekend fast approaching, the time is now to stock up on delightful and affordable summer dresses to last the entire season. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 1 July 2022 Our Place rarely takes 25% off, so now is the time to stock up on gorgeous kitchenware staples, from cutlery to bakeware. Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 When the iPhone 14 launches, other retailers might still stock the iPhone 11. Chris Smith, BGR, 25 Aug. 2022 Now the world can stock up with Brazi Bites in the freezer, as well as other products like empanadas, Pizza Bites and more! Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 For the perfect summer treat, stock up on a few cartons and stain your fingers purple with some of our favorite blueberry dessert recipes from our Recipe Finder. Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 Roughly 2,300 Dollar Generals across the country currently stock fresh produce, out of more than 18,000 total locations, according to a Dollar General spokeswoman. Rachel Wolfe, WSJ, 1 Aug. 2022 In April and May, hatchery workers stock the tiny fish in Summit, Paxson and Crosswind lakes. Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 30 July 2022
Adjective
And the reassuringly stock characters require no special actorly finesse to bring to life. Ben Brantley, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2020 Anne Carpenter, an owner of an Ace Hardware store in Berkeley, said the retailer doesn’t usually stock air conditioners. Melia Russell, SFChronicle.com, 11 June 2019 The Red Branch production directed by Stephanie Lynn Williams features an endearing cast whose performances make potentially stock characters spring to life. Mike Giuliano, Columbia Flier, 23 Aug. 2017 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English stok, from Old English stocc; akin to Old High German stoc stick
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 14b